Lentil Soup With Beef

1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 cup split yellow lentils , washed 1/4 cup pearl barley 6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth 1 large[...]

3/4-1 lb lean ground beef 1 cup lentils , washed 1/4 cup barley 6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth 1 large onion , chopped 1[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 large celery ribs , chopped 2 large carrots[...]